BSc International Politics and Sociology
City St George's, University of London
About this course
BSc in Sociology and Politics and International Relations, combining sociological inquiry with the study of global political systems. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Policy Analysis, and Social & Cultural Analysis. An optional placement year offers professional experience with external employer partners. The final-year Politics Dissertation involves designing and executing an independent research project.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB IB: 30 points overall. A minimum of 5 in Standard Level English and a minimum of 4 in Standard Level Mathematics will be required.
What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 25 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 20%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 65 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 84%
- South East: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Foundation course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Theories of International Politics
- Politics and Power in World History
- Studying Politics
- International Politics and Society
- Finding your Future in Politics and History
- Sociology, Power and Everyday Life
- Working with Statistics
- Thinking Sociologically
- Contemporary Social Theory
- Security Studies
- Foreign Policy Analysis
- Global Governance
- Ethics and Global Politics
- Sociology of Race and Racism
- Gender and Society
- Qualitative Methods of Analysing Social Research data
- Quantitative Analysis of Social Research Data
- Micro-Placement
- Politics Dissertation
- International Politics of the Middle East
- American Foreign Policy
- Ethnicity and nationalism
- Researching the Corporation
- Sexuality and Gender in World Politics
- Protests, Social Movements and Global Change
- Strategic Studies
- Peace and Transitional Justice
- Populism: Economic, Political and Social Perspectives
- The Political Economy of Modern Britain: Power, Policy and Wealth
- European Politics
- Global South in International Politics
- Race and Capitalism
- The Politics of War
- Global Migration Process
- Global Media and Sport
- Emotions, Identity and Relationships
- Celebrity and Society
- Education, Skills and the Job Market
- Poverty: What Counts?
- Changing Ideas About Society in the 21st Century
- Digital Cultures and Everyday Life
- AI, Technology and Society
- Regression Analysis
- Public Sociology and Racial Justice
- Micro-Placement
- Industry Placements
- Language modules
- Professional Placement and Career Development
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc International Politics and Sociology at City St George's, University of London earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £28,500 after 3 years, £37,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,500 and £52,000. The £37,000 median after five years is £10,500 more than the UK median for Sociology.
What do graduates of BSc International Politics and Sociology at City St George's, University of London do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc International Politics and Sociology at City St George's, University of London?
82% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc International Politics and Sociology at City St George's, University of London?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 101 UCAS points.
Does BSc International Politics and Sociology at City St George's, University of London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc International Politics and Sociology at City St George's, University of London?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.